Easy Pineapple Chicken and Rice Skillet Dinner
A tropical twist on an easy recipes favorite! Juicy chicken, sweet pineapple, and tender rice come together in one skillet.
Servings: 4 servings
Ingredients
- 1 tablespoon cooking oil
- 1 pound boneless, skinless chicken thighs, diced
- 1 teaspoon garlic powder
- 1/2 teaspoon salt
- 1/4 teaspoon ground black pepper
- 1 cup rice (uncooked)
- 2 cups chicken broth
- 1 tablespoon soy sauce
- 1 cup pineapple tidbits with juice
- 1/2 teaspoon paprika
- 1/2 teaspoon turmeric
- 1/4 teaspoon ground ginger
Instructions
- Heat oil in a large skillet over medium heat.
- Add diced chicken thighs, garlic powder, salt, and pepper. Cook until browned, about 4-5 minutes.
- Stir in rice and mix well to coat in the oil and seasonings.
- Add chicken broth, soy sauce, pineapple with juice, paprika, turmeric, and ginger. Stir everything together.
- Bring to a boil, then cover, reduce heat, and simmer for 18-20 minutes or until the rice is tender and liquid is absorbed.
- Fluff with a fork and serve hot.